At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead scientific reviews and ensure compliance for medical materials at a top healthcare company.
- Company: Join Johnson & Johnson, a leader in healthcare innovation and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Inclusive work environment with diverse teams and excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on health solutions while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Life Science; 5 years of pharma experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 15000 - 162150 $ per year.
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.
Position Summary
The Scientific Review Manager is an individual contributor responsible for providing scientific and material review expertise to support the development, review, and approval of medical materials. The Scientific Review Manager conducts independent, risk-based reviews of materials produced by Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (J&J IM) or its agency partners, advises on organizational review issues, and drives implementation of AI-enabled tools that strengthen governance, improve user experience, and optimize business processes. The Scientific Review Manager establishes and maintains trusted relationships across Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, and Health Care Compliance (HCC). The role collaborates with cross-functional partners to identify business requirements, support the development of new or revised materials of varying complexity, assess business and customer impact, and provide clear guidance. This is an 18 month duration based role.
Key Responsibilities
- Material Review
- Provide expert, risk-based guidance on the development, review, and approval of medical materials and broader organizational material review issues.
- Lead the review and approval process for medical materials directed to healthcare professionals, interpreting and applying Health Canada, Innovative Medicines Canada, and internal guidance to ensure materials are non-promotional, balanced, and credible.
- Independently resolve complex review issues using sound scientific and risk-based judgment.
- Lead cross-functional discussions on strategic initiatives and emerging digital formats, recommending practical and innovative approaches for efficient, compliant review.
- Leverage approved AI-enabled tools to improve review efficiency while maintaining accuracy, quality, compliance, and human oversight.
- Project Leadership & Process Excellence
- Lead cross-functional material review initiatives from strategy through implementation.
- Own the development and lifecycle management of material review SOPs, work instructions, and related controlled documents.
- Build organizational capability by developing and delivering training that promotes consistent interpretation and application of review requirements.
- Collaborate with Medical Affairs Operations and IT to optimize review platforms, workflows, and user experience.
- Analyze material review trends, risks, and performance metrics to support decision-making and improve review quality, consistency, and efficiency.
- Partner with Quality as the medical material review subject matter expert for audits and non-conformances as needed. Ensure any deviations are appropriately documented, investigated, and resolved.
- Medical Information
- Research and develop accurate, balanced, and evidence-based local scientific responses to unsolicited medical information requests from healthcare professionals and consumers.
- Support medical information request case management as needed.
Qualifications
- Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s or equivalent University Degree in Pharmacy or Life Science; advanced degree (e.g., MSc, PharmD, MD, or PhD) is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including 2-3 years of experience in medical review.
- In-depth knowledge of the Canadian pharmaceutical environment, with the ability to interpret and apply Health Canada, Innovative Medicines Canada (IMC), PAAB, and internal requirements using sound judgment.
- Strong ability to critically evaluate scientific literature and apply sound, risk-based judgment to resolve complex issues.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and maintaining SOPs, work instructions, and related procedural documents.
- Ability to influence, negotiate, and build trusted relationships with internal and external partners, fostering alignment and shared accountability while balancing scientific, compliance, and business considerations.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to accuracy, quality, compliance, and customer focus.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with relevant software, including Veeva Vault, Microsoft Office, Copilot, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.
Other
- May require up to 10% domestic and/or international travel to other locations and sites.
Scientific Review Manager employer: Johnson & Johnson Co.
At Johnson & Johnson, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in Markham, Ontario. As an Inventory Lead, you'll benefit from comprehensive employee growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and a commitment to work-life balance, all while contributing to meaningful health innovations that make a difference in people's lives.
